DJ Rashad found dead in Chicago apartment
The dance music world has lost another icon with the passing of Chicago's DJ Rashad Harden. The 35-year old talent was found unresponsive at 1:30PM on April 26th at his West 21 Street apartment and pronounced dead on the scene at 1:50PM according to ABC News. The cause of death is currently being reported as a drug overdose with both narcotics and paraphernalia found at the scene. An autopsy to determine cause of death is scheduled for today.
Wavefront under fire after numerous noise complaints threaten festival’s future
After last year's Wavefront left local residents "livid," officials on Chicago's North Side have told festival organizers they need to fix their noise and traffic problems or find another location for the lakefront festival. Dan Luna, chief of staff to city Alderman Harry Osterman, spoke Thursday; "We're waiting for the organizers to come back to our office with what their plans are to address the concerns of both communities in the 46th and 48th wards."
Funny man Dillon Francis gets philanthropic, raises over 6k for Chicago schools
Earlier this month, Dillon Francis set up a signed t-shirt auction to help raise money for After School Matters, a Chicago-based charity organization that fosters professional and creative growth for teens through extra curricular activities. Social media savvy Francis raised over $6,000 through the auction, with one shirt selling for over $1,500 alone! Supporters took to Twitter to announce their thanks, and the big man himself sent a letter to all involved. Kudos go out to Flosstradamus too; the Chicago natives hold this charity close to heart and were also big donors.